Mascarpone Orecchiette with Italian Sausage
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Serves: 4
- 1 lb Orechiette pasta
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Italian sausages, casings removed
- 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- ½ tsp ground parsley
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (more if you like spice)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp fresh ground pepper
- 1 cup pasta water
- 1 - 8 oz container Mascarpone cheese
- fresh Parmesan to top
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Once cooked drain, but reserved 1 cup of water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat add olive oil.
- Once hot add onion. Saute a few minutes.
- Add garlic and saute 1 more.
- Add sausage and cook through, breaking up with spatula. About 10 minutes.
- Add beans and oregano. Stir to incorporate and cook a couple minutes.
- Add spices and cook a couple more.
- Pour in pasta water and stir well.
- Add cheese and stir until incorporated and creamy.
- Pour in cooked pasta and mix until all ingredients are combined.
- Plate and top with fresh Parm.
Recipe by Cuisine & Cocktails at https://www.cuisineandcocktails.com/mascarpone-orecchiette-with-italian-sausage/
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